Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The bid is being led locally by Galway City Council. Obviously, it has to make the case for funding from other sources. I will come in and step up to the mark in terms of what my Department will contribute towards it. This is not just about Galway city; it is about Galway city, the county and the wider area around it. There are two local authorities, Galway City Council and Galway County Council, which are working together. They will have to make the applications for such funding.